Tomato Soup with Cheese and Onion Toast

Instructions

Prepare the Tomato Soup:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent (5–7 minutes).

Add garlic and carrot, cooking another 3–4 minutes until tender.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

Add whole peeled tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, sugar, basil, and oregano.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or blend in batches using a regular blender.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm on low heat.